supports HTML5 videoViola Davis praised her starring role in The Woman King for making her feel like an ‘artist’ before she admitted there were times where she didn’t feel ‘challenged.’The 56-year-old Oscar winner takes the lead in the historical drama alongside John Boyega, Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, and more.Set in the 1800s, The Woman King follows a group of all-female warriors who aim to protect the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen.When faced with a new threat, Nanisca (Viola) must train the next generation of recruits to fight against a foreign enemy.Fences actress Viola has featured in several notable projects including during her incredible career, however, she explained that being surrounded by her Woman King co-stars made her feel seen.‘I felt like an artist, I don’t always feel like an artist,’ she told Metro.co.uk during the UK premiere.‘I don’t always feel challenged.
I’m not actually given permission to use all my tools and being in the presence of my co-stars made me feel like we matter.‘The only thing we need is the right material.
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